AltWeeklies Wire
Just Between Usnew
HPV is a sexually transmitted infection, and the most common viral STI. This is the story of three people personally affected by virus, and how the infection changed their lives.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Allison Saunders |
02-15-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Why I'm For the HPV Vaccinenew
Gardasil won't give kids licence to hop into the back of the family minivan for an afternoon of delight, any more than having an STD made me stop screwing, screwing around and, undoubtedly, passing on HPV.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Lezlie Lowe |
09-24-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Fighting Wordsnew
One study says your favorite snack is good for you -- another claims it causes harm. How do you know for sure? We've sorted through the facts, interviewed the experts and made our writers duke it out.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Staff |
01-22-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Living Positivenew
After she was diagnosed with HIV, lifelong drug abuser Pam Leedham figured killing herself would be the easy thing to do -- she decided to take the hard route instead, fighting both addiction and disease, one affirmation at a time.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Lezlie Lowe |
12-26-2006 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Hitting Homenew
When you've been HIV-positive for over 20 years, there's a balance between knowing what will likely kill you and still having to actually live.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Lezlie Lowe |
10-13-2006 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
High Timenew
Eight years after falling down a flight of stairs, Wayne Lalonde still suffers -- but as part of COMPASS, a groundbreaking medical marijuana study, he may finally find relief.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Brent Sedo |
10-06-2006 |
Science
